Lawn Looking Drab? Signs That Lawn Fertilization Is Needed for a Pittsford and Victor, NY, Landscape

If you have found yourself wondering why your Pittsford and Victor, NY, area lawn does not look as lush and green as those landscapes around yours, it may be time to look into lawn fertilization. Preventing your lawn from looking drab begins with knowing the signs that lawn fertilization is needed. To make it easy for you, we have provided a list of some of those signs and how to spot them.

Fairy Rings

Fairy rings are also called elf rings, pixie rings, or fairy/elf/pixie circles. As magical as fairy rings sound, they’re not something you actually want to appear on your lawn. Fairy rings can be up to 33-feet in diameter and fairly easy to spot. How can you spot them? You will notice a circle of dying grass or mushrooms growing. These often show up in areas where trees have recently been cleared or in areas where there is a lot of organic matter. Fairy rings may signal that a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen should be applied. 

Yellow/Green or Yellow Color Grass

If your lawn has lost its rich green color and has morphed into a yellow/green or yellow-colored eyesore, there is likely a nitrogen deficiency. You may also notice that the grass grows very slowly, that the grass is very thin, or that it is patchy in appearance. This is a sign that a fertilizer with nitrogen should be applied.

Blue/Green or Purple Color Grass

When there is a phosphorus deficiency in your lawn, the grass may turn a blue/green color or will develop purple edges on the blades. In the later stages of phosphorous deficiency, the grass will begin to have a reddish appearance. In addition to these signs, the grass may be growing slowly. Proper nourishment should help to resolve this concern. This problem may require a phosphorus-rich fertilizer application. 

Lawn Rust

The look of rust may not be something you would expect to appear on your lawn, but rust fungus can be a common problem. When rust fungus is present, you may notice your lawn turning a reddish/brown color. Rust can make your lawn more susceptible to other diseases, so it is important to have this problem fixed as soon as possible. Having a high-nitrogen fertilizer applied to the lawn should help tremendously, but proper maintenance is also required for prevention of lawn rust. Having lawn care professionals stay on top of the care and maintenance for your lawn is especially helpful.

Changing Seasons

When the seasons change from spring to summer and from summer to fall, these are usually the recommended times to have your lawn fertilized. As seasons change, the lawn needs will also change. This can mean a change in frequency in waterings, mowing, and fertilization. Your lawn care professionals can also make recommendations on when your lawn should be aerated, in addition to other recommendations that could be included in your ongoing lawn care plans. In general, when the goal is a beautiful green lawn, proper fertilization is required to achieve that goal.